Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pricket
noun
/ˈprɪkɪt/

Definition
A young deer, especially a male in its first year.

Examples
- There was a pricket grazing in the meadow at dawn.
- The hunters spotted a pricket darting through the trees.

Meaning
The term ‘pricket’ primarily refers to a young stag or male deer, particularly one that is not yet mature but is entering its first year of life. Additionally, it can refer to a sharp or pointed object used in various contexts.

Synonyms
- fawn
- young stag
- young deer